STARLINK-4769 (53843)

COSPAR: 2022-114AB | Alt Name: Starlink 4769

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Launch Details

Launch Date

September 19, 2022

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

53843

International Designator

2022-114AB

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:03:37 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

60.88°

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Argument of Perigee

88.98°

Period

95.44 min

Mean Motion

15.09 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-4769

Alternative Name

Starlink 4769

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 53843U 22114AB  26200.79418272 -.00000449  00000+0 -10089-4 0  9993

2 53843  53.1603  60.8784 0001732  88.9777 271.1413 15.08830132212910

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Summary

The satellite named STARLINK-4769 (also known as Starlink 4769) is a communication satellite operated by SpaceX and launched on September 19, 2022, from LC40 at AFETR using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters. The dry mass is 290 kilograms with a total launch mass of 305 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, the satellite utilizes solar arrays and batteries for power generation. It features krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system and has a box plus pan shape. The satellite is part of the Starlink Group 4-34-26 mission dedicated to communication purposes.

Starlink is a satellite constellation developed by SpaceX with the aim of providing global broadband internet coverage. Thousands of small satellites are deployed in low Earth orbit (LEO), enabling high-speed internet access even in remote areas. However, the rapid increase in satellites raises concerns about space debris and the potential for collisions, which can lead to further debris creation and endanger other spacecraft. Additionally, the sheer number of Starlink satellites can affect astronomical observations by increasing light pollution. Proper deorbiting plans and international coordination are essential to mitigate these challenges and ensure long-term sustainability in space.

Physical Characteristics

Length

0.2

Diameter

2.8

Span

Dry Mass

290

Launch Mass

305

Shape

Box + pan

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Starlink Group 4-34-26

Purpose

Communication

Mission

Communication

Manufacturer

SPXS

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Starlink

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Krypton ion thrusters

Equipment

Ku/Ka-band payload, optical inter-satellite link

Power System

Solar arrays, batteries

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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